Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has been detained under an International Criminal Court (ICC) warrant at Manila's international airport on March 11, 2025. Duterte faces accusations of orchestrating lethal anti-drug operations that led to thousands of deaths and is charged with crimes against humanity. The ICC's inquiry encompasses the timeframe from November 2011, when Duterte served as mayor of Davao, through his presidential term, which concluded in 2019.

Duterte’s daughter, Vice President Sara Duterte, has criticized the Marcos administration for permitting the arrest, asserting that the ICC does not have authority over the Philippines. The former president's arrest has provoked a range of reactions: some families of victims celebrated, while his supporters denounced the action as politically driven. Duterte's legal team has submitted a petition to halt any further proceedings and prevent his extradition.

The ICC's investigation centers on the mass killings that occurred during Duterte's administration, with estimates of the death toll ranging from 6,000 to 30,000. This arrest is regarded as a pivotal moment in the Philippines' history, potentially paving the way for additional legal repercussions for those accountable for the violent crackdowns.